Nova is a good gun. If it's the one that "feels right" to you, get it! As for barrel length that too will come down to what feels right to you, if it was for me I would opt for the 26" because I chase turkeys for a passion and prefer the 24" - 26" barrels for feel and getting through the brush.

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